Site Characterization Analysis Penetrometer System (SCAPS): An Innovative Technology Evaluation Report

Abstract

In August 1994, a demonstration of cone penetrometer-mounted sensor technologies took place to evaluate their effectiveness in sampling and analyzing the physical and chemical characteristics of subsurface soil at hazardous waste sites. The effectiveness of each technology was evaluated by comparing each technology's results to the results obtained using conventional reference methods. The demonstration was developed under the EPA's Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation Program. Three technologies were evaluated: The SCAPS LIF sensor developed by the Tri-Services (Army, Navy, and Air Force), the Rapid Optical Screening Tool (ROST) developed by Loral Corporation and Dakota Technologies, Inc., and the Conductivity sensor developed by Geoprobe Systems. These technologies were designed to provide rapid sampling and real-time, relatively low cost analysis of the physical and chemical characteristics of subsurface soil to quickly distinguish contaminated areas from noncontaminated areas.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA350703

Entities

People

  • Lary Jack
  • Steve Rock

Organizations

  • Environmental Protection Agency

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Aromatic Hydrocarbons
  • Databases
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Environmental Protection
  • Information Science
  • Laser Induced Fluorescence
  • Liquid Chromatography
  • Measurement
  • Physical Properties
  • Regression Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

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  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.